Tag: America’s Early Master Sommeliers

MOVE OVER BACCHUS, AND MAKE ROOM FOR THE GRAPE GODDESS

MOVE OVER BACCHUS, AND MAKE ROOM FOR THE GRAPE GODDESS

Hotelie Magazine, Fall 2016 By Sherry Negrea Read this interview with Planet Grape’s trailblazing Master Sommelier Catherine Fallis here:   http://pubs.sha.cornell.edu/i/738678-hotelie-fall-2016

PLANET GRAPE WINE COURSE – Introduction to Wine

PLANET GRAPE WINE COURSE – Introduction to Wine

by Master Sommelier Catherine Fallis, aka grape goddess   Introduction to Wine Welcome to the PLANET  GRAPE WINE COURSE. In this introductory section, we’ll learn about senses and how to put them to use right away with Sensual Experience exercises, what grapes make the best wine, the best place to grow grapes, basic geography of […]

40 Years a Master Sommelier – Celebrating Richard Dean

40 Years a Master Sommelier – Celebrating Richard Dean

On October 13th, 1975, Richard Dean became one of America’s first Master Sommeliers. Forty years later, he still works the floor at Taj Hotel Group’s Campton Place, albeit part time. That is quite an accomplishment for a Master Sommelier, many of whom leave the floor to take high-paying jobs in wine sales and to enjoy […]